2012年06月 八个短对话

1. W: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?
     M: Yeah. She injured her spine(脊柱) in a fall  and the doctor told her to lie flat(躺平) on her back for a month so it can mend.
     Q: What can we learn from the conversation?
2. M: A famous Russian ballet(芭蕾) is coming to town next weekend.But I can’t find a ticket anywhere.
    W: Don’t be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can’t go since she has got some sort of conflict(冲突)  in her schedule.
     Q: What does the woman mean?
3. W: Hello, my bathroom drain(下水道) is blocked(阻塞) and I’m giving a party tonight.Do you think you could come and fix it for me?
     M: Sorry, ma’am.I’m pretty(相当的) busy right now.But I can put you on my list.
     Q: What does the man mean?
4. W: We’re taking up a collection(采集) to buy a gift for Gemma.She’ll have been with the company 25 years next week.
     M: Well, count me in.But I’m a bit short on cash now.When do you need it?
     Q: What is the man going to do?
5. W: Tony’s mother has invited me to dinner.Do you think I should tell her in advance that I’m a vegetarian(素食的)?
     M: Of course.I think she’d appreciate it.Imaging how you both feel if she fixed the turkey(火鸡) dinner or something.
     Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
6. M: Just look at this newspaper,nothing but robbery, suicide and murder.Do you still believe people are basically good?
    W: Of course.But many papers lack interest in reporting something positive like peace, love and generosity.
    Q: What are the speakers talking about?
7. M: I can’t believe so many people want to sign up for the Career Development Conference.We will have to limit the registration.
    W: Yeah, otherwise we won’t have room for them all.
    Q: What are the speakers going to do?
8. W: Hi, I’m calling about the ad for the one-bedroom apartment.
     M: Perfect timing! The person who was supposed to rent it just backed town to take a room on campus.
     Q: What do we learn from the conversation?